About Bass and Flinders Point
Bass and Flinders Point is a coastal headland reserve at the southern tip of the Cronulla peninsula in the Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, overlooking Port Hacking and Gunnamatta Bay. Named for explorers George Bass and Matthew Flinders who explored the area in 1796, the point features a memorial, landscaped parkland and lookout areas. It is notable for panoramic water views, whale watching opportunities and its position adjacent to Cronulla Beach and the entrance to Port Hacking.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open coastal reserve on a headland with mown parkland, paved paths, seating and a memorial monument. The point offers elevated panoramic views over Port Hacking, Gunnamatta Bay, Bundeena and the entrance to the Port Hacking estuary. The setting is exposed and windy with grassed areas for picnicking, lookout spots for photography and whale watching, and walking connections to Cronulla Beach and nearby foreshore paths. No beach swimming area at the point itself.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views over Port Hacking, Gunnamatta Bay and Cronulla coastline
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Bass and Flinders Memorial commemorating the 1796 exploration
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Whale watching vantage point during migration season
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Landscaped reserve with walking paths and picnic areas
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Sunset views and photography over the estuary entrance